R&d Engineering Technician

Actalent; Redmond; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax & Roth options

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an R&D Engineering Technician to assemble prototype systems, run experiments, and generate documentation. The role spans both lab and outdoor field settings, with potential travel for field installations.

Responsibilities include building mechanical/electrical/thermal subsystems, running tests, and creating drawings and procedures. The position is contract-to-hire and onsite in Redmond, WA, paying $55/hr and including standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Technical training or an associate degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and CAD.
• Experience with PLCs or microcontrollers.
• 3D printing experience and familiarity with pumps/heaters/piping is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in industrial process environments.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype systems by assembling mechanical, electrical, and thermal components from drawings and instructions.
• Run and monitor lab tests, operate equipment, collect data, and document results.
• Create assembly instructions, design docs, test procedures, and drawings.
• Identify improvements to speed up recurring builds and tests.
• Decide when to be precise versus quick testing with off-the-shelf parts.
• Support field deployments by fabricating, testing, documenting, and shipping equipment; travel as needed.

Skills

Mechanical intuition

Electrical intuition

Systems assembly & testing

Reading drawings

Prioritization

Ownership & adaptability

Lab & field work

Education

Technical training / associate degree

Military technical training

Tools

CAD

PLCs or microcontrollers

Instrumentation & data acquisition

3D printing

Job description

Job Title: R&D Engineering Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated R&D Engineering Technician to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for assembling prototype systems, running and monitoring experiments, and creating essential documentation. Your role will significantly contribute to improving and accelerating our work processes, ensuring precision in both lab and field settings.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype systems by assembling mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems from drawings, sketches, and engineer directions.

• Run and monitor experiments by setting up tests in the lab, operating equipment, collecting data, and documenting and interpreting results.

• Create comprehensive documentation including assembly instructions, design documentation, test procedures, and drawings.

• Identify improvements to make recurring builds and tests faster and more reliable.

• Assess when to apply precision and careful planning versus quick testing with off-the-shelf parts.

• Support field deployments by fabricating, testing, documenting, and shipping equipment, and traveling as needed to assist field installations.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical intuition.

• Experience in assembling, testing, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, especially in industrial process environments.

• Ability to follow drawings and documentation carefully, and adapt in situations with minimal documentation.

• Action-oriented with strong prioritization skills.

• Low ego and high ownership with a willingness to change paths based on evidence and test results.

• Comfortable working hands-on in both lab and outdoor field environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical school, associate degree, military technical training, or industry experience.

• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition using thermocouples, pressure transducers, flow meters, and other industrial sensors and controllers.

• Familiarity with CAD and reading engineering drawings.

• Experience with PLCs or microcontrollers.

• Knowledge of pumps, blowers, heaters, and piping/ducting.

• 3D printing experience.

Work Environment

You will work in both lab and outdoor field environments, requiring a hands-on approach and comfort with getting dirty when necessary. The role may involve travel to support field installations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.